The Junction Foundation are seeking a Coordinator for their Youth Music funded United Tracks Project.
The project will deliver to children and young people aged 11 to 25 years alongside support workers with specific reference to rural isolation and urban deprivation and include groups such as young carers, young people with disabilities, young people who are not in education and employment, as well as other targeted groups.
If you’re interested, please email recruitment@thejunctionfoundation.com for an application pack. See further details below.
Job Title: United Tracks (Youth Music) Coordinator
Salary: £28,037 Pro rata
Hours: 16 hours contracted per week initially.
Contract Type: Fixed term – ending 31st March 2024 (possible extension subject to funding)
Closing date: Noon on Friday 19th March 2021
The Junction is a respected charity working to make a difference to the lives of children young people and their families. We are proud of our reputation and believe that all of our workers are key to establishing positive relationships, building trust, self-belief, a sense of family and belonging.
Due to successfully gaining funding from Youth Music to deliver the United Track Project for the next three years we are seeking a Coordinator for this project. The project will deliver to children and young people aged 11 to 25 years alongside support workers with specific reference to rural isolation and urban deprivation and include groups such as young carers, young people with disabilities, young people who are not in education and employment, as well as other targeted groups.
The right candidate will have experience of working within an informal environment, engaging with hard to reach and vulnerable young people in developmental opportunities to achieve positive change through community music. They will also have the ability to engage and work with a variety of community musicians and services (based on the needs and interests of young people, develop pathways for progression (in music or youth leadership) and develop the service. We are looking for a motivated, well organised and committed person with a passion and experience in supporting local children and young people and who enjoy learning new skills.
Our vision, mission and values
Our vision is a world where no child, young person or family is left to struggle. We want a world where there is always someone to talk to.
Our mission is to empower children, young people and their families to embrace life with confidence, facing life’s challenges in a positive way.
Our values
We listen. We’ll never tell anyone what we think they need. We let them shape their own support which empowers them towards a healthier, happier life.
We genuinely care. Our team is deeply passionate about changing people’s lives. Their expertise is second to none, showing empathy towards each individual’s situation.
We don’t judge. We never judge anybody. People are free to express themselves as they wish.
We empower. We go on adventures, push children and young people out their comfort zone and tackle issues head on. We show them their potential and believe they can accomplish anything they want to.
To apply for an application pack please e-mail The Junction Foundation or contact 01642 756000. We do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 19th March 2021
Interviews: Thursday 8th April 2021
The Junction is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant checks deemed appropriate.
